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(The tassel crowns the knight. The sword is snow white.)

(In the silver saddle, he rides like a shooting star.)

(He kills a man within ten steps. Invincible he is all the way ahead.)

(He would leave once it's done. No trace of him is to be found.)

=Sword Snow Stride= (Season 1)

=Episode 4=

The belle is pretty.

I'm reluctant to kill her.

What to do now?

I know it's hard for you

to hide your sharpness.

But I still despise you.

I know it.

Even if mountains and seas come tumbling down,

I will only meet them alone.

If you don't have this courage,

how can you take over North Liang?

I didn't say I want to take over.

If Xu Xiao passed away one day,

leaving North Liang in a mess,

will you want to take it over?

With me here,

North Liang won't be in a mess.

Come out.

See?

He looks down upon you.

Thanks.

What do you mean?

Judging from the atmosphere just now,

you were afraid that he would hurt me,

so you made some noise deliberately.

Don't worry,

he won't take any action.

Nonsense!

That was an accident.

It's good if he attacked you.

I could give him a hand.

I think it's the day to dry my books.

Where are they?

The book is broken.

You should pay for it.

Isn't that reasonable?

Where are you going?

To get my coin box!

You feel better now?

Ning Emei is a frank guy.

Give him a reason

and let him go.

The assassination isn't done yet.

Next time,

we'll know who is behind.

Chen Zhibao

is talented

and handsome.

Even I

can't compare with him.

You're being humble.

He has his tricks

but you have your own schemes.

After you take charge of North Liang,

he is the first one you should subdue.

It's a little difficult.

I'm just a playboy.

How can I take such a responsibility?

And you just told me

that next assassination

will happen anytime.

I should stay alive for now.

(Third Graduate in the Palace Examination Mr. Lin)

(Retainer Miss Fan)

After we arrive in Lingzhou,

we should be apart.

Why?

Did I do anything wrong?

As you know,

I'm going to Lingzhou for Xu Fengnian.

You shouldn't be involved

in such big trouble.

No matter what you do,

I'm willing to be by your side.

Lin,

don't you trust me?

Yes.

I'm just touched.

(Tingchao Pavilion)

Why don't you get in?

We had a deal.

I'll get in only when

I finish my job as your bodyguard.

Don't make it so rigid.

You can get in now.

Now?

Wait a moment.

What is it?

Grilled chicken.

Why did you throw it in the lake?

Come on, let's get in.

(Tingchao Pavilion)

(Tingchao Pavilion)

Come on!

I'll lead you.

On the first floor, there are 30,000 volumes of basic martial arts,

at which you may turn your nose up.

30,000 volumes?

On the second floor, there are 4,000 unique copies of

Yin Yang theory and debating,

and also 49 great weapons.

On the third floor, there are 20,000 volumes of precious secret books

which can be considered as profound.

The fourth floor is full of antiques,

in which you may not be interested.

Don't go to the fifth and sixth floor for now.

I need to ask for Xu Xiao's permission.

There are so many books and weapons,

but why don't you know martial arts?

The academy is full of moral articles.

Why are there still many rascals?

That's different.

I'm lazy.

The son of a Lord can't suffer from this.

I'm afraid the army won't obey you

if you don't have the strength to fight.

You also want to persuade me to take over North Liang?

Whether you take over or not

has nothing to do with me.

That's fine.

Alright,

take your time.

I'm leaving.

Oh,

I need to tell him.

Grandpa Wei!

Grandpa Wei!

Let me borrow your sword.

Dry weather!

Beware of fire!

Dry weather!

Xu Fengnian!

Beware of fire!

Stop knocking!

Xu Fengnian,

are you trying to kill me?

Your Highness,

greetings

to you.

This is Grandpa Wei.

You can ask him for the books you want.

This is Nangong Puye.

She is here to read books.

Nangong?

(Tingchao Pavilion Wei Shuyang)

(Tingchao Pavilion Wei Shuyang) The family from North Mang?

Xu Xiao knows her.

Oh,

then that's alright.

I'm leaving then.

Wait, Your Highness.

Since you're back,

won't you go upstairs to meet your master?

I can't meet him now.

Why?

The assassination

is planned by someone.

Before I find it out,

I feel ashamed to see him.

Master?

You don't know martial arts, do you?

My master doesn't teach me martial arts.

What does he teach you then?

Chess.

Who is this? What a big scene.

Yeah.

What's going on?

It's Lin!

Yes. Right.

His family is in charge of

the financial affairs in Qingzhou.

It's a great honor

to his family to have such a scholar!

Who is this?

I don't know.

Have you ever seen him?

- Thanks. - No.

Come on. Let's go have a look.

Is it him?

Ladies and gentlemen,

I have something to say.

Please stay

and listen to me.

What is he talking about?

What? I don't understand.

Xu Xiao,

known as the Lord of North Liang,

is actually a rebel!

That's a big problem!

He is a brutal maniac

who should be punished by all.

This is a capital crime!

He is ferocious and violent,

but he has achieved

war success.

The most disgraceful

is the eldest son of the Xu Family,

Xu Fengnian!

The son of Lord of North Liang

is greedy, lustful,

- as vicious as a viper. - What a deep grudge does he have?

Such an evil person

with bad intentions

is really the biggest human disaster

and the biggest trouble in the world!

Here you are.

Let's go out together.

No.

I heard someone is scolding me in the street.

Really?

Why should I lie to you?

And it's said that guy is literary,

scolding me for hours

without repeating words.

I don't believe it.

If someone scolded you in the street,

he or she would be arrested already.

He is the third graduate in the imperial examination.

No one dares to arrest him.

The third graduate

came to Lingzhou to scold you in the street?

Yeah!

It's once in a blue moon.

Come on!

I need to learn something from him.

Let's go.

Old Huang, why are you coming?

I'll go watch the fun.

Old Huang likes watching the fun.

Aren't you being scolded?

Why do you look so happy?

I like watching the fun, too!

Hurry up!

Or it'll be over.

Come on.

If there is a righteous gentleman

who can't bear to see that harrowing scene,

how can he sit idly by?

What is he talking about?

We should be outraged!

- Defend our world, - I don't understand.

- Speak righteously - He must be scolding.

- To show our attitude! - Yeah.

I can't understand.

Lin.

I can't understand a word of him.

He even gets thirsty.

I don't understand.

Excuse me.

Coming through.

He is the third scholar?

Yeah.

What is he talking about? I don't understand.

Thanks.

He even dares to talk about Lord of North Liang.

Ladies and gentlemen,

- This lady looks pretty. - I've scolded him for long.

I'd like to ask you

if you know why

the shameless Xu Fengnian

can do harm to Lingzhou?

Why?

Say it!

Go ahead!

Up to the situation now,

it's still because of

the rebellious villain,

Xu Xiao!

He is bold.

The country's etiquette

and moral model

are all ruined by him.

What is he saying? Too bookish.

Xu Xiao!

Old Huang.

Yes?

- What do you think? - He used the military power

- He is not scolding well. - To ignore the imperial decree!

Why?

No one can understand.

Scolding without dirty words

is so boring.

- That's right. - This guy

is really the serious trouble

of Liyang

and the traitor of the country!

Ouch!

- You brat! - What happened?

How cruel you are!

You're running over me!

He broke the elder's leg.

My carriage didn't move!

Get up first!

My hand!

My hand is broken, too!

I didn't move!

The carriage is parked!

Everyone saw it!

My carriage didn't even move!

Everyone saw it!

My eyes also get blind!

They even made him blind!

You said we ran over your leg.

- How did your eyes get blind? - How?

They got blind from pain!

His eyes even got blind.

I know this guy!

How cruel is he!

Old Xu.

Old Xu.

Cheating for money?

See?

Look how poor the old man is.

Xu?

(Cavalryman of Yugu Battalion Xu Yongguan) Yeah.

Come on.

Let's talk when we're back.

I'm not done yet.

Xu,

he is the third scholar.

We can't afford to offend him.

He is rich.

How dare he offend him?

But he is bullying.

He needs to be sent to jail.

He can't escape.

Yeah.

- Hold on a second. - Don't try to escape!

Where is he?

Here.

Stop that!

Without the North Liang Army,

the world wouldn't be in peace like now!

You are not grateful

for the favor of peace.

Shame on you!

Nonsense!

Don't touch me!

My eyes are blinded by your touch!

My eyes!

- My eyes! - Come on.

Let's go back home.

Sorry. Sorry.

- Why are we leaving now? - Let's go home.

Let's go home and have some drinks.

Come on.

How poor he is.

So boring.

What a rascal he is!

No play to watch.

What a bust.

How boring!

They got spoiled.

Let's go.

Scholar,

you'd better go now.

- Or you may get caught - What to do now?

By the government.

That's right.

Go now.

- Or you'll get arrested! - He will be sooner or later.

The scholars have their own bearing.

Since I have scolded him,

I might as well face the rebel directly.

Miss Fan,

let's go to the Mansion of Lord of North Liang

to blame Xu Fengnian face to face.

Alright.

I'll be with you

wherever you go.

Stop running!

Stop!

Old Huang, get it!

Have you caught it?

Wait a second!

We have blocked it.

You can't even catch a duck.

Idiot!

He is an idiot.

I need to get a tool.

I'll go get a tool.

Stop there!

Stop waving.

It's because of the war.

I'm really blind.

Ah.

How do you know I'm waving my hand?

You even made a wind.

I got it!

Stew it!

There are drinks inside the room.

Leave it to me.

The kitchen is over there.

Alright!

Wait a moment!

Let me make it delicious for you!

I haven't seen you for years.

I guess you got married.

I thought,

who would be so unlucky

as to marry a brat like you?

I didn't expect that you really got one.

She is great.

She sounds cute and pretty.

That's a great scolding.

Um-hmm.

I'm not!

I didn't marry him!

Xu Fengnian! Say something!

We haven't got married yet.

Ah?

You already stay together without getting married?

Do her parents agree?

No! We're not together!

Her parents passed away.

Then, you must treat her nicely.

Don't break her heart.

You!

Skip our business.

Let's talk about you.

What our business?

Xu.

Ah.

It's been years

and you become generous.

You even treat us with the duck you raised.

I don't raise ducks.

What is the duck we caught then?

It belongs to my neighbor.

It just came to visit.

Old Huang!

What's wrong?

I'm plucking it.

Nothing.

Remember the salt.

Got it.

You caught it.

You pay for it.

You deserve it.

(Mansion of Lord of North Liang)

Wait, Miss Fan.

Um?

Lin Family from Hedong

is here to visit

(Mansion of Lord of North Liang) the son of Lord of North Liang.

Lin Family from Hedong

is here to visit the son of Lord of North Liang.

Lin Family from Hedong

is here to visit

the son of Lord of North Liang!

Here is Lin's visiting card!

(Third Graduate in the Palace Examination)

Why doesn't anyone take this?

Let's wait a little longer.

Perhaps the name of my family

shocked the concierge.

So he's rushing back to inform them.

How rude they are!

Men of prowess

know nothing about etiquette.

(Mansion of Lord of North Liang)

Coming!

Here comes the duck!

Here.

Hey!

You want it?

Take it away!

What's going on?

What are they fighting for?

The leg.

Lass,

have it.

Xu,

stop fooling around.

Learn some skills

or open a shop.

Don't

let the girl suffer with you.

I see.

Just eat the duck.

Lin Family from Hedong is here

to visit His highness, Xu Fengnian.

You're the scholar who shouted abuses in the street?

If His Highness is not convinced,

he can argue with me face to face.

His Highness is not home.

Hey!

Open the door and let us wait inside!

(Mansion of Lord of North Liang)

You're a veteran?

Um.

I'm from Yugu Battalion,

a time-honored battalion in Jinzhou.

You have

fought a lot of battles?

Of course.

Back then, all the states were in chaotic wars.

I've met

almost all the battles.

Forget about it.

Now the world is pacified.

Why bother to recall that?

Xu looks unreliable,

but he is kind inside.

You made the right choice.

He is a good boy for life.

What a brat.

How about

getting back to the carriage?

They have no manners

but we have to keep our proper sense.

Lin,

why do you hate Xu Fengnian so much?

Now the three northern states only obey the Xu Family

but not the royal power.

(Mansion of Lord of North Liang) That's the potential problem.

Once a villain like Xu Fengnian

is in charge of the world,

the world will be devastated.

If I know martial arts,

I'll kill him myself

to eliminate the hidden trouble for the world.

He doesn't know you're Xu Fengnian?

He is Old Xu

and I'm just Xu.

That's great.

He fought for your family,

but look what life he is living now.

You owe him a lot.

Yeah.

My family owes him

and all of them.

So

We can only repay them a peaceful world.

Why don't you tell him

you're the son of the Lord?

So many people in this world

can live well

just because these people

are dead,

wounded,

and disabled.

So, my status as His Highness

means nothing

in front of them.

I'm

just a brat.

No war.

So great.

Isn't that the scholar who scolded you?

Oh, you're Mr. Lin.

The old man who caused trouble

was taken away by him.

Thank you

for helping me out just now.

Mr. Lin, what are you

waiting for here?

None of your business!

Visit His Highness.

Why don't you get in?

They have no manners

and don't know about hospitality.

Oh.

- They didn't take our visiting card. - Open the door!

It's of no use to knock at the door.

Come on.

Come inside.

Why are you looking at me?

Pretty.

You must be a good wife.

You!

Old Huang.

Young Master.

I can help you if you like her.

I'm afraid you can't.

Shameless.

How could you scold Old Huang?

I'm scolding you!

What?

Go tell Qingniao

to wait for me by the lake.

No.

You have taken my money.

Go.

Or give it back to me.

Are you one of them here?

Kind of.

Looks like you're also literate.

Do you know

who is the top villain in Liyang?

Xu Xiao.

Since you know his sin,

why do you offer service to him?

I'm not offering service.

My father lives here.

I have no choice.

Your father is Xu's assistant?

Not that capable.

Guard?

He is too old to do that.

Then…

Maybe the steward.

Oh.

Since you often stay here,

have you ever met Xu Fengnian?

I met him often.

What do you think of him?

So-so.

Kind of a rascal.

I didn't expect you to be in danger

but still dare to speak up for justice!

Liyang

still has hope for having such a young person

of noble aspirations.

I feel flattered.

Since you're always here,

can you tell me the details

about how greedy and lustful Xu Fengnian is?

Here they are.

Where is Xu Fengnian?

The playboy

always shows up with girls around.

Keep cool.

Take your seat.

He hasn't come.

No hurry.

Aren't you here for Xu Fengnian?

Who else are you waiting for?

Yes.

I'm waiting for him.

Here I am.

What did he say?

He said he is Xu Fengnian.

Who are you?

Son of Lord of North Liang, Xu Fengnian.

Mr. Lin, you're so cute.

You spoke contrary to your thought.

You pretended to scold me in the street

but think so highly of me in mind.

When did I think highly of you?

Liyang just needs such a young person

of noble aspirations.

Didn't you say that?

Are you really Xu Fengnian?

Do you think there is anyone else

who would dare to pretend to be him?

Then, you're making fun of us?

You wanted to get in,

so I let you in.

You scolded Xu Xiao,

I went along.

You asked to see Xu Fengnian,

so I prepared seats by the lake.

Why do you say

I'm making fun of you?

You concealed your identity.

You're insidious and treacherous!

No more verbal arguments.

If you are Xu Fengnian,

do you know that

North Liang's leadership

is in the period of stagnation?

Your family occupies three states

and gets the military power.

What is your purpose?

Xu Fengnian!

If you still have a sense of loyalty,

you should reflect on yourself!

What did you say

to this lady just now?

No more verbal arguments.

Isn't this verbal argument you're talking?

Mr. Lin,

to scold,

you should speak dirty words.

You!

Looks like you won't come around.

Although you

have a lot of bad deeds,

you've got a lot of guts.

You have no bodyguards with you

when meeting with people.

Aren't you afraid of

being assassinated?

The assassin is also bold

if he dares to do it here.

For the sake of the people,

I'd like to risk my life!

Rebel,

prepare to die!

This is not finger method.

It's not.

Also not swordsmanship.

It's marksmanship.

I've always suspected that

Xu Xiao hid a master by my side,

and the first suspect is you.

You took them in

just to test me with her sword?

I have to know

the people around me.

What if I'm not?

I'm so smart.

How can I guess wrong?

Are you a dark minion or a death guard?

Why don't you ask His Lordship?

It would be boring if I asked him.

It's more fun to find the people

he planted around me.

I'm thankful for you two this time.

I take full responsibility for the assassination.

It has nothing to do with Mr. Lin.

Does it?

Mr. Lin,

she said she arranged the assassination on her own,

and you were not involved.

Is it true?

You need to know that the person who performed assassination against me

in North Liang will be tortured.

Soon,

they will peel your skin

without missing a piece,

and it will be hung on the wall,

fluttering in the wind.

That feels quite ethereal.

I…

I…

So you'd better think clearly

before answering my question.

It really has nothing to do with me.

Is that so?

Yes.

You can look into it, Your Highness.

I knew Miss Fan

on my way up north.

It was a real accidental acquaintance.

I was tricked by her as well.

I had no idea of her evil heart.

Pick up the sword.

Your Highness,

I really didn't mean to assassinate you.

I swear to God.

Old Huang.

She tricked the Third Graduate in the Palace Examination, huh?

So vicious.

Yes,

this woman is sinister and vicious.

Take it.

I didn't mean to assassinate you.

I'm not asking you to stab me with it.

I want you to kill her.

Hold the sword steadily.

Walk up to her,

aim at her heart,

and stab through her body.

Remember to chop her ribs open.

It's quite easy.

Try it.

Yes.

After human skin is dried,

it looks really nice

on the wall.

Yeah.

Go.

Yeah.

I lied to you.

I deserve it.

Do it.

Your Highness, I'm sorry.

It was foolish of me.

I read the books for nothing.

The Xu family is the backbone of our nation.

I shouldn't have said the nonsense,

and insulted you.

I'm despicable.

I'm foolish.

I deserve to be beaten.

I deserve to be beaten.

I deserve to be beaten.

I deserve it.

I deserve to be beaten.

I deserve it.

I deserve it.

I deserve it.

You don't dare to kill anyone?

You're a scholar.

It's understandable.

Thank you for understanding.

But you don't have to slap yourself.

You just insulted someone,

it's not like you killed anyone.

It's fine.

Thank you for your benevolence.

You don't dare to kill anyone,

but do you dare to hit someone?

She lied to you.

How about you take it out on her by hitting her?

Or you can curse her.

Do I hit her after cursing her?

Suit yourself.

You witch!

I didn't expect you to be so sinister.

I'm unsophisticated,

and was tricked by her.

Along the way,

she defamed His Highness several times,

so I was misled.

You are…

You are…

You are such a…

You don't know how to use dirty words at this point?

I do.

Your mother

failed to educate you!

Enough.

Fine!

I can't watch this anymore.

You saw

what he has said and done.

Do you resent him?

I lied to him.

Hitting or cursing,

I deserve them both.

I don't feel aggrieved.

Women.

Men.

Mr. Lin,

I now believe

that you have nothing to do with the assassination.

Take her away.

What?

You're concerned that

Mr. Lin might assassinate me again when you're out of here?

It's fine.

Go.

♪ The flower of pain ♪

♪ Blooms in my heart ♪

♪ I made a bet with the dawn ♪

♪ That you'll answer ♪

♪ Forgive this tragic end ♪

♪ Moved by the moment we met ♪

♪ In spite of thunder and lightning ♪

♪ In spite of my falling ♪

♪ When we are apart ♪

♪ I'll collapse ♪

♪ Capture an image of the memory ♪

♪ After all these ups and downs ♪

♪ The vanity ♪

♪ Who will open it again ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ It's enough ♪

♪ Drowned in sadness ♪

♪ Just to see through ♪

♪ I will whisper love to you ♪

♪ For a lifetime ♪

♪ End the worry in the world ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ I'll be there for you all my life ♪

♪ After the moments of beauty ♪

♪ You are my reason to be ♪

♪ If there is a way ♪

♪ To start over ♪

♪ Will you still remember me ♪